Current Students

Ready to Work

The Ready to Work (RTW) Program is a partnership between Kentucky Community and Technical
College (KCTCS) and the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for
Community Based Services (DCBS). RTW serves BCTC students and parents who are low
income. Participants receive paid work experience on and off campus; counseling, advising,
and mentoring; referrals to community resources; job references and referrals; job
readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars.

To be eligible for Ready to Work

You must be enrolled in classes @ Bluegrass. Or, we can help to get you enrolled with
assistance in admissions or financial aid.

You must have an active KTAP case with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Ready to Work offers work opportunities both on and off campus through a work-study
program. Students gain work experience while earning extra income that will not reduce
their KTAP income; it is counted as income in the food stamp case. The placement of
work study student in their fields of study with both private and non-profit employers
helps prepare them for the workplace and often leads to full time employment.